Playable demo of critically acclaimed racer gives PC gamers an adrenaline shot of mud-splattered thrills as the game powerslides into stores this week.

Codemasters announce that the playable demo of the DirectX 11-powered Games for Windows LIVE edition of Colin McRae: DiRT 2 has gone live and is available for PC gamers everywhere to download and play.

Today we're showcasing the two TvC characters so big they don't get a partner... PTX-40A and Gold Lightan. PTX-40A, the finest Vital Suit ever produced, comes from Capcom's Lost Planet, while Gold Lightan, a giant robot that doubles as a gold lighter, is another classic creation from Tatsunoko Productions.

Free Downloadable Demo Available on PSN December 10th and on Xbox Live December 24th

December is about to heat up! Electronic Arts announce that the playable demo for Dante’s Inferno will be available as a free download on PlayStation Network on December 10 and on Xbox Live on December 24. Dante’s Inferno takes gamers on a quest through hell, in an action-packed adaptation of part one of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, The Divine Comedy. The ‘Gates of Hell’ demo includes the entire opening level and gives gamers a taste of the terrifying odyssey to come in the Nine Circles of Hell as depicted in the full game.

The holidays are quickly approaching, but that doesn't mean we're not feeling a bit of good cheer here at ZAM. With so many new expansions and beta tests getting under way, we wanted to offer our own early presents to our readers. Here you have it - Closed Beta Keys to Allods Online! They're free for the taking, and all you have to do is register here at ZAM!

Fed up of the same TV shows repeated week in week out? Reality TV getting stale?Think you can do a better job? Well it’s time to put your money where your mouth isand head over to M.U.D. TV (Mad, Ugly, Dirty Television) where you call the shots asa top TV Exec striving to raise the ratings and bring in the advertising revenue of yourTV station.

The Fable of Venice, a video game based on the popular comic book and animated film & series character created by Hugo Pratt. Corto Maltese – The Fable of Venice is scheduled for release on the Nintendo DS entertainment system in fall 2010.

Corto Maltese – The Fable of Venice combines stunning comic artwork and adventure gameplay with mystery solving, for an epic adventure in historic Venice. The city was painstakingly researched by Corto Maltese creator Hugo Pratt, and is now being created in the video game with great attention to detail.

You don’t have a copy of Cities XL yet but are interested in seeing what the game has to offer? Our new Discovery offer is just for you! With this offer you can play Cities XL Planet (online mode) for 30 days for only 9.99€ ($9.99 US, £7.99). You will have access to all the online features of Cities XL Planet Offer, including 5 slots to build your cities and all the latest game updates. Once the 30 days are over, you can either:

Upcoming online title for the PC, Tank Ace scheduled to launch in early 2010, this unique third-person shooter game will feature realistic World War II battlefields and vehicle stats based on actual historical facts. The game will be free to download and play and will officially launch in early 2010 with a beta test occurring later this year. To learn more about Tank Ace and to get a sneak peek at the game players can visit http://tankace.gamescampus.com.

FIFA 10 Ultimate Team, a game mode expansion and new way of playing FIFA 10, the highest rated sports game* ever on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Based on internal sales projections, FIFA 10 has sold through more than 4.5 million units worldwide since launch, a 26 percent increase over the same period a year ago (eight weeks in Europe and five weeks in North America).

New “Ether Castle” zone to Ether Saga Online over the weekend. Infamous and Slayers were the first alliances to gain access into the new PVP zone, which is an extension of the recently implemented Territory Wars and features designated territories and special rewards for more dynamic PvP game play.

Karaoke Revolution television spots, airing in the top five markets will kick the promotion off, followed by unique radio promotions that will run in the top 10 markets. Jones Soda Co. will also feature Karaoke Revolution branded stickers on Jones GABA drink cans in 800 retail locations nationwide. Karaoke Revolution branded shelf danglers will be created to draw additional awareness at retail stores. On the grassroots level, Karaoke Revolution and Jones GABA street teams are already mobilizing to hit the night life at bars in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, and Chicago. In addition, street teams will be at 39 college campuses where they will be demoing Karaoke Revolution and distributing Jones GABA drink samples.

Based on Slitherine’s popular tabletop wargaming system by the same name, Field of Glory now comes to the PC in a faithful adaptation of this acclaimed miniatures wargame! Without the calculations and measurements required for a tabletop game of Field of Glory, the PC version accurately represents ancient combat where you make the important and fun decisions on the battlefield.

Men of War Gold Edition has shipped to North American retail outlets. Men of War Gold Edition includes both the critically acclaimed RTS Men of War and the exciting stand-alone expansion Men of War: Red Tide. Men of War: Red Tide introduces a new story driven campaign based on the writings of Soviet scribe Alexander Zorich and dozens of new or upgraded units and weapons.